Rome & Amalfi Coast Tour

-Unique Vatican Tour: See St. Peter’s Basilica, The Sistine Chapel, and more

-Visit the Colosseum, tour Ancient Rome

-Panoramic Tour of Naples

-Enchanting drive through the scenic Amalfi Coast

-Guided tour of the ruins at Pompeii

-Tour of Capri

-Private walking tour of Rome to see the Trevi Fountain, Rome Pantheon, the Spanish Steps and more

-Private transfers throughout tour

Rome, Sorrento, Capri, The Amalfi Coast, and more…

You’ll explore the best of Italy on this 10-day tour

All of the must-do activities

Take a tour of Rome, Capri, and so much more

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrive in Rome

Upon arrival at the Rome airport a private car transfers you to your hotel. Check-in and unpack with leisure time to relax and then explore this fascinating city. Accommodation at the hotel Dei Mellini.

Day 2 – The Vatican

Visit all of the most important sights of the Vatican and more in the most relaxed and comfortable way, with our unique Semi-Private Vatican Tour. You’ll enter the Museums before the general public so you’ll be ahead of the pack on your journey through this incredible Mecca. With commentary from your expert English-speaking guide you’ll understand better the incredible masterpieces held within this 9-mile collection, a fact you’ll appreciate all the more when you get to the Sistine Chapel. Admire Michelangelo’s beautiful frescoes and pick out the quirks and stories your guide told you about, one of many self-portraits perhaps, or a personal enemy suffering a strange death. From the Sistine Chapel we use a special entrance to access St. Peter’s Basilica directly, bypassing another long line. Your guided tour continues inside where we visit Michelangelo’s Pieta and see the colossal Basilica dome, even more impressive when you understand just how long it took to build. Accommodation at the hotel Dei Mellini.

Day 3 – Everything Rome

For the first time in history, access has been opened to the underground level of the Colosseum. Tours also explore the highest ‘third tier’ level, now open for the first time since the 1970s. Hear the echoes of Ancient Roman civilization through tunnels where lions and tigers once roared from their cages and gladiators sharpened their swords. Then climb to the third tier and finally understand the magnitude of the Colosseum as you marvel over spectacular panoramic views of the amphitheater as well as the nearby Palatine Hill and Roman Forum! Your journey through Ancient Rome will also take you to the Roman Forum to the marketplace that once bustled with life, the Via Sacra which was once walked on by Caesar’s army returning home from war and the burial place of Caesar himself. Explore the ruins of Rome’s first palaces and entertainment grounds and take in beautiful views over all of Ancient Rome.

Day 4 – Rome to Naples

This morning you will be picked up by your private driver to go to the train station for a day in Naples. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the wonderful city of Naples. The city, originally founded by the Greeks, then conquered by the Romans in the 4th century B.C. lies halfway between two volcanic areas, the volcano Mount Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields, sitting on the coast by the Gulf of Naples. Rich inhabitants of Rome like Virgil, Augustus, Tiberius, Nero used to spend the winter here, but the Neapolitans themselves retained the Greek language and customs until the decline of the Empire. Your private driver and your guide will meet you at the train station from where you will depart on a drive along the colourful areas of this unique city. The tour proceeds with a scenic drive to one of the most popular squares of Naples, Piazza del Plebiscito, hosting many of the most impressive and famous monuments that characterize the city: the Royal Palace and the neoclassical façade of the church of San Francesco di Paola. Comfortable shoes and dresses are highly recommended for this tour. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Sorrento. Accommodation at Antiche Mura hotel.

Day 5 – Amalfi Coast

Depart by private car from Sorrento for an enchanting drive on the scenic Amalfi coast, one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, often called “Divina” (divine). The breathtaking scenery, characterised by mighty cliffs, little bays and natural coves, that vertically drop into the sea, this site has been selected by writers, artists and singers as inspiration for some of their most famous masterpieces. Continue along the coastline towards Amalfi. Situated 24 miles southeast of Naples, Amalfi lies at the mouth of a deep ravine, at the foot of Monte Cerreto surrounded by dramatic cliffs and an impressive coastal scenery. During the tour, enjoy a visit of a winery followed by lunch. You will be delight by a functional and well-equipped wine cellar, housed in a historical mansion of ‘700 and immersed in a pristine nature.The tour continues towards Ravello; this elegant resort, with its unique landscapes, has been for years the preferred destination and source of inspiration for artists, musicians, and writers, Richard Wagner, Giovanni Boccaccio, Virginia Woolf, Gore Vidal, and Sara Teasdale to name a few. Ravello is a quiet and chic town, with its wonderful panoramic terraces, such as Villa Rufolo and Cimbrone, and its wonderful belvederes, the city looks like a marvellous terrace over the sea. Return by private car to Sorrento where you will be dropped off at your hotel. Accommodation at Antiche Mura hotel.

Day 6 – Pompeii

This morning you will be picked up at your hotel in Sorrento by your private driver and head to the ancient city of Pompeii, located approximately 30 km from Sorrento. Pompeii holds an intense fascination for visitors. Following the eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius in the year 79 AD, Pompeii lay buried and forgotten for hundreds of years. The town is high on the list of Wonders of the World and the excavations which began in the 18th Century are still being carried out today. Upon arrival at Pompeii excavations, you will meet your private local guide and start the guided tour of the ruins. At the end of the tour, you will enjoy a visit of the winery followed by lunch with a magnificent view of the Coast. The locations of the vineyards in concert with the terrace cultivation crossing the sides of the vesuvian area make possible to grow special wines. Back to Sorrento where you will be dropped off at your hotel. Accommodation at Antiche Mura hotel.

Day 7 – Capri

This morning you will be transferred by private car to Sorrento pier to board the Jetfoil to Marina Grande, port of Capri. Upon arrival in Capri, you will start your magical tour of this enchanting island. During the visit of the islands, you will be taken by a particular small rowing boat to see the famous Blue Grotto. Capri’s Blue Grotto is known throughout the world for its size, the intense blue tones of its interior and the magical silvery light which emanates from the objects immersed in its waters. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to the port of Marina Grande, to board the jetfoil back to Sorrento, where your private car with driver will escort you back to your hotel. Accommodation at Antiche Mura hotel.

Day 8 – Naples to Rome

Today you will be transferred by your private driver to the train station, and head back to Rome. You could enjoy the rest of your day. Accommodation at the hotel Dei Mellini.

Day 9 – Best of Rome

Become Enchanted by the Eternal City with this private walking tour : Let the Eternal City enchant you as you stroll through its picturesque cobblestone alleyways and discover some of the world’s most famous sites, all in a single afternoon! You’ll see the Trevi Fountain, Rome Pantheon and the Spanish Steps along with many of the city’s unsung heroes. With your expert, English-speaking guide on hand, you’ll get to know Rome, hearing the tales that bring every street corner to life. Your tour ends in Campo dei Fiori, a favorite hangout among locals. Like so many of the sites you’ll visit on your tour, this piazza has a history you never would have guessed, lucky you have your guide to educate you! Accommodation at the hotel Dei Mellini.

Day 10 – Last Day – Arrivederci!

After breakfast you will be escorted by your private driver to the airport for your flight home.

Price/Hotels

Date

Price Per Person From

Departs Daily

$4,999

Hotel Experience

Rome – Dei Mellini Hotel or similar

Situated in the heart of Rome and featuring a panoramic rooftop terrace, the Hotel dei Mellini is a 15 minute walk from Saint Peter’s Square in central Rome. Housed in a 19th-century building next to the Tiber River, it hosts a private art collection.The elegant rooms at Mellini Hotel are decorated in a modern English style. All air-conditioned, they feature an electronic safe, TV with satellite and pay-per-view channels, and a marble bathroom.

Sorrento – Antiche Mura Hotel or similar

Hotel Antiche Mura is situated in the heart of Sorrento, the ideal base for exploring this amazing town and the beautiful surrounding, like Capri, Pompei, Ercolano, and all the Amalfi Coast. The property features one of the 4 ancient towers of Sorrento.The hotel Antiche Mura is an Elegant villa in “Belle Époque” style built in the 19th century and completely refurbished in 2005, combines stylish interiors, elegant traditional décor, and modern comfort in all the rooms.

Note: Limited Availability, some hotels may not be available. Prices are per person, do not include taxes.